Saptdhara

‘Sapt Dhara’ is a Government of Gujarat initiative for the overall development of the college boys and girls. Various initiatives known as Dharas in Gujarati  carried out under the banner of ‘SAPT DHARA’are incorporated into the co-curricular activities of the college for motivating students’ involvement in social movements and citizenship roles. The different dharas i.e. branches of this programme in which students are encouraged to participate are as under:

 

1. Samudayik Seva Dhara: In charge: Dr. Kaleshbhai T. Patel
This Dhara focuses on the participation of students of NSS units and NCC wing. The activities undertaken under this programmes involve students in various Social Movements like Save Girl Child, lectures on Traffic Rules, Pulse polio programme, foeticide etc. Students also participate in activities dedicated to create an Environmental Awareness. Regular celebration of the Independence Day (15th August), the Republic Day (26th January), Sadbhavana day (20th August) also helps in imbibing the sense of patriotism which leads to the creation of good citizens. The best volunteers and cadets are honoured with prizes for their whole-hearted contribution in the fields concerned. The following is a list of activities performed by our N.S.S. units:

 

  • N.S.S. orientation program was organized in order to inform newly joined students in N.S.S. unit about activities of N.S.S.
  • Guru Purnima day was celebrated.
  • 500 trees were planted in the college campus by students under Van Mahotsav programme.
  • Volunteers of N.S.S. celebrated 15th August by singing Desbhakti songs.
  • College campus cleaning program was organized by volunteers of N.S.S. unit.
  • Students tried to bring social awareness by presenting various sheri nataks (street plays) at an adopted village Ramosana during the entire year.


An annual shibir (camp) of N.S.S. is organized and in the annual shibir the following services are rendered.

  1. Gram Safai (Cleaning the village)
  2. Bhint Sutra Lekhan (Writing life-enhancing thoughts on the walls of the main street)
  3. Pashu Sarvar Camp (Cattle treatment camp)
  4. Sanskrutik Karyakramo (Cultural programs)
  5. Vyasan Mukti Zumbesh (Giving up bad habits)
  6. Baudhik Vyakhan Mala (Series of thought-provoking lectures)
  7. Prabhat Feri (A rally taken out in the village streets during the time of dawn singing devotional songs)
  8. Sheri Shangar Spardha (Street decoration competition)
  9. Vrushko Vavo Karyakrama (Tree plantation)
  10. Regular visits of an adopted village by N.S.S. volunteers.
  11. Abolition of Superstitions, Foeticide, Save Girl Child, Literacy programmes etc.  

 

2. Sarjanatmak Abhivyakti Dhara: In charge: Prof. V. B. Patel
To explore the latent potentialities of the students, innovative competitions like debate, quiz, effective public speaking, essay writing etc. are organized. These activities lead to creative thinking and communication skills among the participants. The prizes are given to the three top winners and consolation prizes are given to all the participants.

 

3. Kalakaushalya Dhara: In charge: Prof. K. C. Modi
Cultural activities such as rangoli, hairstyle competition, clay modelling, picture drawing on the spot, mahendi applying competition etc. are organized to draw out the innovative and artistic skills of the students.

 

4. Vyaam, Yoga and Khelkud Dhara: In charge: Mr. Manishbhai Patel
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a sound mind resides in a sound body. It means that health is wealth. In Sanskrit it is said: “Sharir Khalu Dharm Sadhanam.” In order to make the students physically fit, various sports events are organized. Students are motivated to participate in various inter-college, state and national level sports events like table tennis, badminton, ball badminton, net ball, cricket, volleyball, chess etc.

 

5. Geet, Sangeet ane Nrutya Dhara: In charge: Dr. Harshben Dangar
Students actively participate in a number of cultural activities like folk dance/song, classical dance/song etc. organized by the college and other organizations.

 

6. Natya Dhara: In-charge Prof. A. D. Parmar
Students are exposed to various dramas and their forms like one act play, mime, mimicry etc.

 

7. Gyan Dhara: In charge – Dr. A. R. Shah
Students are encouraged to read books of great authors and listen to great speeches of eminent personalities belonging to various fields.

  • Students of Nrutya dhara and Natya dhara together perform various role plays in the communities for generating awareness related to the following:
  1. Save girl child
  2. Consumer rights
  3. Save forest trees
  4. AIDS awareness etc.

 

  • The Student’s participation and involvement in the above activities are monitored by concerned in-charge teachers. Interactive sessions are arranged to facilitate the students’ participation in various programmes and to sort out difficulties faced by them.